It pairs well with garlic, chilli, coriander, thyme, ginger, rosemary and parsley. You can experiment with different flavors but I’ve chosen rosemary and garlic and I must say it was a very very good combo. Butternut squash is so buttery soft that I decided to add some crunch to it. So I roasted it with chick peas and prepared a tofu dip. It came out very delicious and wholesome, as well as vegan, low fat, paleo, gluten free, low carb and everything. This dish is something you should try to make this autumn. It is probably the easiest way to roast a butternut squash. No peeling, no dicing, just cut it in halves and give it some flavor with garlic, bay leaves and rosemary. You can roast chick peas at the same time in the oven with a bit of olive oil and my favorite smoked paprika, which I couldn’t resist to add because it gives such an amazing smoky flavor to the dish. One look is worth a thousand words. Check the recipe below and enjoy your butternut squash before the season is over!

How to Make Roasted Butternut Squash with Chick Peas and Tofu Dip

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Roasted Butternut Squash with Chick Peas

Roasted butternut squash with crunchy chick peas and smoked paprika tofu dip. The easiest and the most delicious way to roast a butternut squash! Vegan, healthy and incredibly tasty!

Cut the butternut squash in halves lengthwise and remove seeds with a spoon. Make cross-shaped cuts half way through the flesh and place the halves on a baking dish as shown above. Chop garlic and rosemary sprigs. Sprinkle the butternut squash with 4 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, rosemary, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Put bay leaves on top. Roast for 45-50 minutes or until soft.